1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1974 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Rover 2000 is newer by 18 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 1974 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 2000 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1974 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Aurelia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
