2009 BMW M5 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1955 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | M5 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
