1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Six |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |