2005 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia

To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 BMW 530 1963 Lancia Appia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 530 Appia
Year Released 2005 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 47 HP
Torque 300 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.3 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L