1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 23 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 310 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Aurelia | Royale |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |