1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 24 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | V6 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
