1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Concerto | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |