2006 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 525 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |