1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Lancia Aurelia | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | 300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |