1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |