1954 Buick 70 vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster 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 129 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1950 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1950 Triumph Roadster 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 Buick 70 | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | 70 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2390 mm |
