2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |