1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 454 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Turbo | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
