1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 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 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 134 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
