2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 55 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 658 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | CTS | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
