1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 13 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 13 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Aurelia | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |