1954 Buick 70 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder 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 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 70 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4244 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |
