1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia 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 30 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1956 Lancia Flaminia.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | P6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
