1959 BMW 503 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 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, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 BMW 503.
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, both vehicles can yield 222 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 503 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |