1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB2 and 1954 Buick 70 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 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:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB2 | 70 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |