1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1957 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Appia | 123 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
