1954 Buick 70 vs. 2005 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum 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 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2005 Dodge Magnum. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2005 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 70 | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1731 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2930 mm |
