1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
