1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 131 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |