1978 BMW B7 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | B7 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1273 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
