2009 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 330 | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1090 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 78 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |