1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 13 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 472 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 124 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
