1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 58 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 371 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | C |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |