1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 410 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1959 Lancia Flaminia
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Caprice Flaminia
Year Released 1993 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 257 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 81.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2960 mm


 

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