1995 BMW 840 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 35 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 840 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 840 | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |