1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera

To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 44 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 175 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.

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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Lancia Aurelia 1994 TVR Chimaera
Make Lancia TVR
Model Aurelia Chimaera
Year Released 1950 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1752 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 55 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 71.1 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2290 mm


 

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