1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 2002 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
