1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Aurelia | Victor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |