1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 132 kg more than 1958 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
