1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 30 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Aurelia | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
