1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Celica is newer by 49 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Celica (145 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Celica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |