1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 25 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 40 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Aurelia | 616 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
