1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1100 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |