1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 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 (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |