1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1967 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lancia Flaminia | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Flaminia | 740 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
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 | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 82 L |