1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1959 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
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 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Lancia | Tatra |
Model | Flaminia | T603 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |