1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 52 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 (186 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Aurelia | 44 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
