1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1950 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 Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Eldorado | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
