1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 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. Both 1964 Lancia Flaminia and 1959 Lancia Flaminia are equipped with a 2,458 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 133 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Flaminia | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
