1996 BMW 740 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 34 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 995 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 740 | Appia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |