1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 31 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 203 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Because 1954 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |