1959 Berkeley B vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 9 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 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 844 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Berkeley | Lancia |
Model | B | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2910 mm |