1984 BMW 628 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 628 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
