1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 40 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aurelia | 190 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
