1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
