1988 BMW 525 vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 525 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
