1993 BMW 840 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 840 1965 Lancia Flaminia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 840 Flaminia
Year Released 1993 1965
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3981 cc 2773 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 56 L


 

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