1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 34 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 26 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 50 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Aurelia | 505 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |