2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 682 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Z4 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
