1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 252 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Lancia |
Model | 100 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |