1992 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 26 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 BMW 325.
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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 325 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
