2002 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 112 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |