2009 BMW 325 vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
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 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
