1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1953 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aurelia | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |