2000 Audi R8 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 42 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 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 1438 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | R8 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
