2007 Honda NSX vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 275 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda NSX 1956 Lancia Flaminia
Make Honda Lancia
Model NSX Flaminia
Year Released 2007 1956
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 252 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 260 km/hour 171 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2780 mm