1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 94 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
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. 1978 Toyota Carina 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. 1978 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Aurelia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 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 | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
