1977 Lancia Stratos vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1977 Lancia Stratos 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Stratos | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Stratos | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |
