1980 Buick Electra vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 440 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Electra | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |