1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1987 Opel Senator

To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 28 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 26 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, 1987 Opel Senator (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.

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