1992 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1955 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 520 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |