1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Giulia | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |
