1968 AMC AMX vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 9 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | AMC | Lancia |
Model | AMX | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |