1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 12 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 17 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 153 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | GT | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |