1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 21 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 2,615 cc (2 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 70 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Aurelia | 121 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |