2006 BMW 645 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 43 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 860 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.
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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2006 BMW 645 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. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 645 | Appia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |