1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 640 kg more than 1958 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1958 Lancia Aurelia
Make BMW Lancia
Model Breyton Aurelia
Year Released 1999 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 2456 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 186 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2460 mm


 

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