1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Fiat 600 is newer by 7 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 87 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 303 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
