1995 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 730 | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |