1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 71 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
