2001 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |