1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 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 60 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 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. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Aurelia | 66 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
