1998 BMW V12 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 35 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1998 BMW V12 1963 Lancia Flaminia
Make BMW Lancia
Model V12 Flaminia
Year Released 1998 1963
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 570 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 909 Nm 203 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 1 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1614 kg 1305 kg
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2530 mm