1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1959 Lancia Flaminia and 1959 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 860 kg more than 1959 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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flaminia | Elite |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 29 L |