1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 697 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Sixty | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 187 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |