1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 70 and 1954 Lancia Aurelia were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
