1959 BMW 503 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1959 BMW 503 and 1959 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 62 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.
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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 503 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
