2005 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
