1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 41 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 565 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
