1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 700 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Flaminia | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
