2004 BMW M5 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 47 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW M5 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | M5 | Appia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |