1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 22 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |