1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Flaminia | 2600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |