1993 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 33 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1960 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 M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M3 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |