1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Flaminia | 550 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
