1998 Honda Accord vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 137 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.
Because 1954 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |