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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) 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 208 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |