2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 522 kg more than 1955 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
