2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 731 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Rainier | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 42 L |
