1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 38 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 350 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 (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |