2008 BMW 118 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 49 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 118 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
