1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 90 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |