1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. 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. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 205 | 70 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3230 mm |
