2009 BMW 125 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 125 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| 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 | 216 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
