2005 Honda Life vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
