1979 Buick Estate vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 745 kg more than 1953 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 Estate (275 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Estate | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 186 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |