1969 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Lancia Flaminia 1996 Porsche 911
Make Lancia Porsche
Model Flaminia 911
Year Released 1969 1996
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2773 cc 3599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 138 HP 430 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 540 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2280 mm


 

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