2006 BMW 118 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2006 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 118 | Appia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |