1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 554 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 56 L |