1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 269 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Aurelia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
