1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1965 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Prelude | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
