1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 21 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 190 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | 200 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |