1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 25 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 745 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Cordoba | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
