1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 7 kg more than 1955 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |