1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 19 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Violet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |