1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 26 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |