1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 24 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 26 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (161 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Aurelia | 504 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
