1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 6 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1960 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1602 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 37 L |
