1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 54 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 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 180 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |