1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 414 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | W 196 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 720 kg |