1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 44 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 391 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Camaro 1954 Lancia Aurelia
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Camaro Aurelia
Year Released 1998 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 2451 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 110 HP
Torque 468 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 8.4:1
Top Speed 257 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1133 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2660 mm


 

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