1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 427 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Flaminia | Toronado |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |