1979 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 695 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Electra | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 186 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |