1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 410 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aurelia | 917 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |