1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 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.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Caprice | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |