1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 63 kg more than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |
