1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 37 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Because 1959 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S-MX | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
