1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 32 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, 1982 Renault 11 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 282 kg more than 1982 Renault 11.
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, 1982 Renault 11, 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, 1982 Renault 11 (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Aurelia | 11 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |