1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 11 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 914 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
