1998 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |