1954 Buick 70 vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 24 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | 70 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |