1988 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 26 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 670 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 520 | Appia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |