1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 2300 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |