1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 20 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 60 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Lancia | Austin |
| Model | Aurelia | Marina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
