1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 27 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 275 kg more than 1950 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Aurelia | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |