2008 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 2008 BMW 325 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 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 325 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |