2008 BMW 750 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 47 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 929 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, 2008 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2008 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 750 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 42 L |
