1985 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1985 Fiat Ritmo 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Ritmo | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Ritmo | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |