1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 18 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 (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Marina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |