1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 27 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 200 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |