2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 210 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 Dodge Nitro (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Nitro | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3698 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
