1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 529 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1600 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
