1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 250 kg more than 1953 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 1988 Holden Commodore 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. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Aurelia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
