1954 Buick 70 vs. 1997 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1997 TVR Chimaera 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, 1997 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1997 TVR Chimaera.
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 1997 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Chimaera. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Chimaera 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 | 1997 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | 70 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2290 mm |
