2006 BMW 645 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1965 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 645 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1520 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 |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
