1998 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 41 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 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 430 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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Appia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |