1978 BMW B7 vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 11 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 3,500 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 60 kg more than 1967 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | B7 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| 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 | 101 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1440 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
