1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 36 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 177 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
