1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 19 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, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP) has 473 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 573 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 936 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 573 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 700 kg |
