1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 880 kg more than 1957 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 6239D | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2660 mm |