1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1959 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Appia | 535 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2968 mm |