1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |