2004 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 320 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 56 L |
