1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 5 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
