1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 535 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alpine A 108 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 108 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |