1951 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1951 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1951 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Lancia Aurelia | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Aurelia | VIP |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
