1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 223 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
