1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 835 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Impala | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
