1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |
