1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1967 Triumph TR5 is newer by 8 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph TR5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 408 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5.
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, 1967 Triumph TR5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph TR5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Flaminia | TR5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
