1983 BMW 628 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 628 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
