1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW Z1 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z1 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
