2005 BMW 316 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Appia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |