1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Fiat 131. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 131 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |