1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1951 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aurelia | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |