2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia

To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 816 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, 2009 Buick Enclave, 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 2009 Buick Enclave 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. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Buick Enclave 1954 Lancia Aurelia
Make Buick Lancia
Model Enclave Aurelia
Year Released 2009 1954
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 2451 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1946 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2660 mm