1954 Buick 70 vs. 1985 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1985 Holden Statesman is newer by 31 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 31 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1985 Holden Statesman. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1985 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 70 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2900 mm |
