2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 664 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Dodge | Lancia |
Model | Charger | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |