2006 BMW 645 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.

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2006 BMW 645 1959 Lancia Flaminia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 645 Flaminia
Year Released 2006 1959
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 101 HP
Torque 450 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1836 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2760 mm