2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 56 L |
