1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 24 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 22 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 140 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Aurelia | 244 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
