1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Flavia | 550 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
