1998 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 38 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 640 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, 1998 BMW 318 (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
