1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 1300 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2660 mm |