1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1972 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Monaro weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 Holden Monaro (228 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1972 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Monaro | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Monaro | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
