1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 51 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Aurelia | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
