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 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 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. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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 (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 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 | 1752 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
