1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 479 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 62 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |