1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 28 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, both vehicles can yield 116 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 75 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 1983 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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