1957 BMW 600 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2520 mm |
