2001 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 41 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 528 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |