1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Aurelia | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |