1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 374 kg more than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | V8 Volante | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 42 L |