1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1978 Simca 1100
To start off, 1978 Simca 1100 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (67 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1978 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
