1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 33 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Aurelia | 929 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |