1954 Buick 70 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 419 kg more than 1954 Buick 70.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 70 | Express |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3440 mm |
