1954 Buick 70 vs. 2005 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 51 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2005 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 70 | XLR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
