2004 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1305 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 | 42 L |
