2009 BMW 125 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 56 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1953 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 125 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 37 L |
