2007 BMW 750 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1962 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 750 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
