1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 and 1959 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 153 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 55 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
