1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 25 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 83 kg more than 1954 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Aurelia | Starfire |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |