1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1974 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1974 Triumph TR6 is newer by 15 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), 1974 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 353 kg more than 1974 Triumph TR6.
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, 1974 Triumph TR6 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 1974 Triumph TR6 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Triumph TR6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1974 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Flaminia | TR6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
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 | 101 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |