1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 28 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 108 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
