1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 53 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Lancia Aurelia | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |