1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 595 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Appia | 123 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |