1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 35 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 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 33 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |