1994 Honda Legend vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1994 Honda Legend is newer by 28 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Legend weights approximately 130 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.
Because 1966 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 1966 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend, 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, 1994 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Legend | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
