1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 513 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
