1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 7 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 408 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 464 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |