1977 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 17 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 470 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 530 | Appia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |