1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 180 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Aurelia | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
