1955 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1955 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Appia | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Appia | 118 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |