1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 19 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 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1110 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Eldorado | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
