1968 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
