1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 1750 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |