1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 425 kg more than 1954 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Camaro | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |