1990 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1961 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 525 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
