1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 13 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 455 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |