1990 BMW 316 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 40 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |