1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 30 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 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 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Aurelia | 505 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |