1968 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, both 1968 Lancia Flaminia and 1968 ZAZ 966 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 780 kg more than 1968 ZAZ 966. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Lancia | ZAZ |
| Model | Flaminia | 966 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2170 mm |
