1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 58 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Flaminia | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |