1963 BMW 502 vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1963 BMW 502 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 502 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |