1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 750 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |