1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Aurelia | 928 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |