1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 51 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (221 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Flaminia | Viano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
