2006 BMW 323 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 56 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 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1950 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, 2006 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 323 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1989 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |