1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 41 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, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Aurelia | Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
