1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 515 kg more than 1950 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Impala | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2910 mm |
