1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 22 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 1 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Aurelia | Monza |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
