2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 698 kg more than 1955 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 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XKR | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
