1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 is newer by 6 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 68 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 398 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Aurelia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
