2009 BMW 335 vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 50 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 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 335 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2456 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
