1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Aurelia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
