2001 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |