1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 44 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |