1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | 220 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |