1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1080 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
