1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 7 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 698 kg more than 1966 Renault 8. 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 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Flaminia | 8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
