1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 11 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 313 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 125 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |