1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Spider | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |
