1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1400 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
