1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 104 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aurelia | 190 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
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 | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |