1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 388 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 46 L |