1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1970 Dodge Dart is newer by 12 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 295 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, 1970 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Dart | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
