1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 613 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 700 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2458 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2530 mm |
