1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 45 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 660 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.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 93 L |
