1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Aurelia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
