1988 BMW 730 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 730 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |