2003 Honda Element vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 Honda Element is newer by 44 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 357 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.
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, 2003 Honda Element, 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, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Element | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
