1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 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 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aurelia | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
