1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 110 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |