1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 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, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Aurelia | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
