1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 23 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 (100 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 393 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flaminia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |