1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 is newer by 21 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 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1956 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Flaminia | 2600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |