1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1000 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
