1994 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1994 BMW 318 is newer by 32 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 318 weights approximately 545 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, 1994 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Appia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |