1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 45 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 350 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
