2009 BMW 550 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP) has 610 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1959 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 550 | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1090 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |