1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Sunbird | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 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 |
