1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1951 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1951 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |