1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 380 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Caprice | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
