2005 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 775 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 330 | Appia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |