1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 55 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1467 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Aurelia | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
