1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 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 23 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Morgan 4. 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 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |