1990 BMW 316 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 316 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1080 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
