1954 Buick 70 vs. 1983 TVR 350i
To start off, 1983 TVR 350i is newer by 29 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 3 more horse power than 1983 TVR 350i. (197 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1983 TVR 350i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 TVR 350i. (298 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 TVR 350i. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1983 TVR 350i has manual transmission. 1983 TVR 350i 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 | 1983 TVR 350i | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | 70 | 350i |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| 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 | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2390 mm |
