2006 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 530 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |