1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1951 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Lancia Aurelia (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
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.
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1951 Lancia Aurelia | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | 170S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 100 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 47 L |