1984 Lancia Beta vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta.
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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Beta | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Beta | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
