2007 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 48 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1959 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 730 | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |