1971 BMW Touring vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 408 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
