1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 90 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 56 L |
