1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 7 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 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 111 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 880 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Eldorado | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
