1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 27 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 (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 278 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Aurelia | Chevette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |