1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Flaminia | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
