1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1956 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 35 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
