1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 23 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 59 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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Aurelia | 504 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |