1968 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lancia Flaminia | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 968 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 92 L |
