2009 BMW 316 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 316 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 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, 2009 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 316 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 316 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |