1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1954 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 118 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | Type-C | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |