1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Cadillac 62 is newer by 3 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 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 754 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 62 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2670 mm |