1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |