1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, both 1956 Chrysler Imperial and 1956 Lancia Aurelia were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Imperial | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2460 mm |
