1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 620 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Appia | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
