1998 BMW 845 vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Scorpion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Scorpion would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 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 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 845 | Scorpion |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |