2004 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1964 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.
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2004 BMW 525 | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 525 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |