2009 BMW 125 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 163 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1957 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 125 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
