1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 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 81 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Aurelia | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
