1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1955 Rover P4 is newer by 5 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 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1950 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, 1955 Rover P4 (150 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Aurelia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
