2009 BMW 650 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 712 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 650 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
