1954 Buick 70 vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC 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, 2006 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC.
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 Lexus SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 70 | SC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |
