1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia 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 (100 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 273 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |