1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Aurelia | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |