1996 BMW 725 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 725 | Appia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |