1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 693 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flaminia | Elite |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
