1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 757 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.
Because 1954 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 1980 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |