1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1959 Chrysler Imperial 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1956 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Imperial | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2780 mm |
