2009 BMW 120 vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 120 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |