1959 BMW 503 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 139 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 503 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| 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 | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
