1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 401 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Aurelia | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aurelia | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2685 mm |
