1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 21 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V8 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
