1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2010 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2010 Nissan Versa 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Versa (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 299 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa.
Because 1959 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2010 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Flaminia | Versa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
