1954 Buick 70 vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 70 | Murano |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2830 mm |
