1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 51 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 2 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. 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 (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Aurelia | 44 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
