2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Avalanche | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
