1988 BMW 535 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 38 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1950 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, 1988 BMW 535 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 535 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |