1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 74 kg more than 1966 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |