1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 251 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Aurelia | Elise |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |