1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1993 Suzuki Swift

To start off, 1993 Suzuki Swift is newer by 43 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, 1993 Suzuki Swift (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1993 Suzuki Swift.

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, 1993 Suzuki Swift, 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Suzuki Swift.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Lancia Aurelia 1993 Suzuki Swift
Make Lancia Suzuki
Model Aurelia Swift
Year Released 1950 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1752 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 55 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 74.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 75.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1590 mm