2008 BMW 135 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 430 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 2008 BMW 135 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. 2008 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 135 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
