2007 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 50 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 318 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |