1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 800 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Coupe | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |
