1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 32 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Guara | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
