1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1010 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 62 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |