1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 34 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 342 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Previa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
