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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 285 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 1085 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 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). 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 | 4396 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |