1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 117 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1959 Lancia Flaminia
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Corvette Flaminia
Year Released 1992 1959
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 101 HP
Torque 949 Nm 187 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2760 mm


 

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