1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 70 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |