1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2012 Renault Trafic is newer by 53 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
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, 2012 Renault Trafic, 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, 2012 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Flaminia | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
