1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 433 kg more than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Flaminia | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
