1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 810 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.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Flaminia | X5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |
