1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 14 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flaminia | Elan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |