1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 46 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 3 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |