1985 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
