1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 499 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |