1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aurelia | 350 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
