1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 750 kg more than 1953 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Daimler | Lancia |
| Model | One-O-Four | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
