1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 34 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | 109 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
