1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 48 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Flaminia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
