1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1966 Toyota Crown. 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |