1954 Buick 70 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 43 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 74 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 70 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2640 mm |
