1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 450 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aurelia | 928 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |