1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1983 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 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, 1983 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 203 kg more than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Flaminia | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
