1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 59 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 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Aurelia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1307 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |