2005 BMW 545 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 860 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 545 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
