1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |