1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 63 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), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 515 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Aurelia | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
