2012 Lancia Musa vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, both 2012 Lancia Musa and 2012 BMW 640 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2012 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 640 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 640. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Musa. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2012 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Musa | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Musa | 640 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
