2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 43 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1127 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 2001 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Express | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2530 mm |
