1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 62 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1590 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Aurelia | Silverado |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4250 mm |