1983 BMW 628 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 606 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.

Compare all specifications:

1983 BMW 628 1958 Lancia Appia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 628 Appia
Year Released 1983 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 864 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2520 mm


 

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