2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1957 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z4 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
