2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 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 Z4 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z4 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
