1954 Buick 70 vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2001 Holden Monaro is newer by 47 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, 2001 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2001 Holden Monaro.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Monaro. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2001 Holden Monaro 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 | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 70 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
