2006 BMW 745 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 45 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 842 kg more than 1961 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 2006 BMW 745 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. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 745 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 42 L |
