1993 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Appia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |