2007 BMW 530 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia

To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1958 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 BMW 530 1958 Lancia Aurelia
Make BMW Lancia
Model 530 Aurelia
Year Released 2007 1958
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2460 mm