1977 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 13 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 320 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
