1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 514 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Caterham | Lancia |
Model | Super 7 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |