1953 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 847 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. 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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Appia | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Appia | 525 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |