1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 1800 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |