1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1633 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Daimler | Lancia |
| Model | DE 36 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2460 mm |
