1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 62 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 535 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Aurelia | 328 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |