1987 Buick Regal vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
