1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 148 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 124 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
