1955 BMW 502 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 BMW 502 is newer by 1 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 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 502 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 BMW 502 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 502 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |