1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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 Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z9 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 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 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
