1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1954 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 610 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |