1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 510 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Senator |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |