2008 BMW 525 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 867 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 525 | Appia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1091 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |