2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 44 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Bugatti | Lancia |
| Model | Veyron | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
