1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 31 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 18 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |