1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1956 Lancia Aurelia and 1956 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 480 kg more than 1956 Morgan 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |