1990 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 27 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 234 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |