1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 620 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Caterham | Lancia |
| Model | Super 7 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
