1964 Honda S500 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,754 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S500 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
