1969 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, both vehicles can yield 221 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Flaminia | 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 51 L |
