2006 BMW 745 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 915 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 745 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |