1954 Buick 70 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 50 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 22 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 836 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | 70 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
