1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 10 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
Make | Lancia | Willys-Overland |
Model | Aurelia | Aero-Willys 2600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |