1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
