1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 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:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 409 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |