1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1961 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 860 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Publica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2140 mm |
