1991 BMW Z1 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1991 BMW Z1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW Z1 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1960 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, 1991 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW Z1 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z1 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
