1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 44 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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 604 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Aurelia | Extreme |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
