1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 11 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aurelia | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
