1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 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 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |