1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |