1979 BMW 633 vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia

To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.

Compare all specifications:

1979 BMW 633 1960 Lancia Flavia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 633 Flavia
Year Released 1979 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1488 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 194 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L