2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 52 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2007 Buick Rainier 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. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Rainier | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
