1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 25 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 (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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 (186 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Mirafiori | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
