1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Aurelia | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |