1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 6 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 125 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |