1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 25 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Aurelia | TR7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |