2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | MM Roadster | Appia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
