1954 Buick 70 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | 70 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |