1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | V6 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
