1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 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, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |