1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 22 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 225 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Aurelia | Bora |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
