1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 195 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Crown |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |