1988 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 525 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
