1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Aurelia | 929 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
