2007 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 330 | Flavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |