2005 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 48 L |