1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 790 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
Model | Deauville | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |