2000 Honda NSX vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 260 kg more than 1950 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |