Lancia Aurelia: Which Version to Choose?
The Lancia Aurelia catalogue contains three versions, all within the same generation and Coupe body style. The choice is therefore between engines rather than generations or body types. The 1.8 MT produces 56 hp (42 kW) from 1,754 cc, while the two 2.0 MT entries use the same 1,991 cc displacement but deliver either 70 hp (52 kW) or 75 hp (56 kW).
The Lancia Aurelia catalogue contains three versions, all within the same generation and Coupe body style. The choice is therefore between engines rather than generations or body types. The 1.8 MT produces 56 hp (42 kW) from 1,754 cc, while the two 2.0 MT entries use the same 1,991 cc displacement but deliver either 70 hp (52 kW) or 75 hp (56 kW). Every version has a Gasoline, naturally aspirated V-shaped 6-cylinder engine, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. On the available figures, the 75 hp 2.0 MT is the strongest choice, the 70 hp 2.0 MT is the middle option, and the 1.8 MT has the smallest engine and lowest output.
Lancia Aurelia generations and versions
The Lancia Aurelia has 1 generation in the supplied catalogue, produced from 1950 to 1958 as a Coupe. This generation contains 3 listed versions: 1.8 MT with 56 hp, 2.0 MT with 70 hp, and 2.0 MT with 75 hp. All three version records cover 1950 to 1953. Because there is only one generation and one body style, there is no cross-generation mechanical change to compare in the available data, and no restyling is identified.
Lancia Aurelia engine and specs comparison
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 MT (56 hp) | 56 hp / 42 kW | not measured | 1,754 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 2.0 MT (70 hp) | 70 hp / 52 kW | not measured | 1,991 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 2.0 MT (75 hp) | 75 hp / 56 kW | not measured | 1,991 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
The 1.8 MT develops approximately 31.9 hp per litre. The 70 hp 2.0 MT reaches approximately 35.2 hp per litre, while the 75 hp 2.0 MT reaches approximately 37.7 hp per litre. This makes the 75 hp 2.0 MT the most powerful both in absolute output and relative to engine capacity.
Moving from the 1.8 MT to the 70 hp 2.0 MT adds 237 cc and 14 hp, an output increase of 25%. Moving from the 1.8 MT to the 75 hp 2.0 MT adds the same 237 cc but gains 19 hp, or approximately 33.9%. The two 2.0 MT versions have identical 1,991 cc displacement, yet the 75 hp version provides 5 hp more than the 70 hp version, a difference of approximately 7.1%.
All three engines are Front, longitudinal units with Carburetor fuel systems. Each is a V-shaped 6-cylinder design with 2 valves per cylinder and No boost. Since gearbox type, gear count, drive layout, cylinder configuration, induction, and fuel system are shared, engine output is the clearest recorded distinction.
Lancia Aurelia performance and economy
Acceleration from 0–100 is not measured for the 1.8 MT, the 70 hp 2.0 MT, or the 75 hp 2.0 MT. Top speed is also not measured for all three versions. Consequently, the power figures show which version has the greater stated output, but they do not establish an acceleration or maximum-speed advantage.
City fuel consumption is not measured for any version. Highway fuel consumption and combined fuel consumption are also not measured. CO2 output and fuel grade are not measured for the 1.8 MT or either 2.0 MT. It is therefore not possible to identify the most economical Aurelia version from the supplied figures, and the smaller displacement of the 1.8 MT should not be treated as proof of lower consumption.
Lancia Aurelia dimensions and weight
Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for the 1.8 MT, the 70 hp 2.0 MT, or the 75 hp 2.0 MT. Because kerb weight is unavailable, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated for any version.
Ground clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are likewise not measured across the range. These missing figures mean that the catalogue cannot support a comparison of payload, clearance, driving range, or wheel fitment.
The recorded chassis equipment is the same wherever specifications are supplied: every version has Independent, spring front suspension and Drum front brakes. Rear suspension and rear brake specifications are not measured. No version gains a documented chassis-equipment advantage over another in the available data.
Which Lancia Aurelia version should you buy?
Choose the 2.0 MT with 75 hp if maximum recorded output is the priority. Its 75 hp rating is 5 hp above the other 2.0 MT and 19 hp above the 1.8 MT. It also has the best calculated specific output at approximately 37.7 hp per litre. Among the supplied specifications, this is the strongest numerical case for one Aurelia version.
Choose the 2.0 MT with 70 hp if you want the 1,991 cc engine but do not specifically require the highest-output specification. It offers 14 hp more than the 1.8 MT, although it gives up 5 hp to the 75 hp 2.0 MT. No difference in gearbox, drive, fuel type, cylinder layout, boost, front suspension, or front brakes is recorded between the two 2.0 MT entries.
Choose the 1.8 MT with 56 hp if the smallest displacement is the deciding criterion. Its 1,754 cc engine is 237 cc smaller than either 2.0 MT, but it is also the least powerful option. The available data does not show that this version uses less fuel, weighs less, or performs differently in measured acceleration tests, so those should not be assumed advantages.
Price data is not provided, so the extra money required for either 2.0 MT is not measured and its value cannot be calculated. On specifications alone, the 75 hp 2.0 MT offers the clearest benefit: it supplies the highest output without any recorded increase in displacement over the 70 hp 2.0 MT. Reliability and problems data is also not measured, so there is no factual basis here for ranking the three versions by durability or maintenance risk.