1959 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP) has 299 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 702 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.
Because 2011 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Flaminia | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3071 mm |
