1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 714 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 850 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |
