1954 Buick 70 vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 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 109 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1973 Chrysler Valiant has manual transmission. 1973 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | 70 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2350 mm |
