1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 46 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 385 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Aurelia | S90 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |