1954 Buick 70 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 70 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2950 mm |
