1954 Buick 70 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 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 85 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 70 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2950 mm |