1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 11 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 208 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Sunbird | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4143 cc | 2774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |