1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 66 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
