1985 BMW M5 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 23 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1962 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 M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M5 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M5 | Appia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |