1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 12 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 374 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | 3-Litre | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
