1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2003 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2003 Peugeot 307 is newer by 53 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 307 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 290 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.

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, 2003 Peugeot 307, 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, 2003 Peugeot 307 (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Lancia Aurelia 2003 Peugeot 307
Make Lancia Peugeot
Model Aurelia 307
Year Released 1950 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1752 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 55 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 202 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2830 mm