2007 BMW 320 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1961 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 320 | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |