1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 11 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 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 194 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1602 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
