2008 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 49 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 630 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2008 BMW 320 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. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 320 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
