1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 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 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
