1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 441 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Lancia |
Model | Sprite | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |