1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 6 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 563 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | Coupe | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |