1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Aurelia | Eclat |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |