1987 BMW M6 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 28 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 605 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW M6 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M6 | Appia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |