1999 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 730 | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 730 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |