1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Flaminia | 520 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |