2008 Jeep Commander vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 43 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 558 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 1965 Lancia Flaminia
Make Jeep Lancia
Model Commander Flaminia
Year Released 2008 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 2774 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.6 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 48 L


 

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