1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey 100 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 318 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lancia |
| Model | 100 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
