1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 185 kg more than 1956 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
