1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 23 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 97 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Flaminia | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
