2001 BMW 745 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1956 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 745 (390 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 745 | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 78 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |