1951 Austin A vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 525 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1956 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |