1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1100 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
