1999 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 42 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1195 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 740 | Appia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |