1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1960 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. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Appia | 550 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
