1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 22 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 Fiat 132.
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, 1972 Fiat 132 (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 132 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |