1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 368 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |