1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 600 and 1958 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 853 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
