1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 868 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |