2006 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 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 530 (300 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 530 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2451 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
