1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 28 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7. 1983 Donkervoort S7 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. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
Model | S7 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 185 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1510 mm |