1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1800 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
