1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia 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 44 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 292 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Aurelia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
