1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 51 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
