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 21 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 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. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 22 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 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 | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1152 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 |