1996 BMW 540 vs. 1948 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1948 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1948 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1948 Lancia Aprilia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 540 | Aprilia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
