1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 49 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Flaminia | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |