1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Fiat 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
