2006 BMW 525 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 525 | Appia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |