1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 404 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Aurelia | 404 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |