1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
