1954 Buick 70 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1954 Buick 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | 70 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |
