1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
