1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | GAZ | Lancia |
| Model | Volga | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
