1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 25 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 158 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | LeSabre | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
