2002 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 48 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, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 169 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.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 318 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
