1954 Buick 70 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | 70 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2380 mm |