1997 Honda NSX vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 43 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 237 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |