1954 Buick 70 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 52 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 532 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 70 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
