1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 46 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |
