1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 332 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (183 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |