1970 Austin 1800 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1970 Austin 1800 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 1800 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 1800 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 1800 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | 1800 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |