1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 56 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 751 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Aurelia | M3 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
