1954 Buick 70 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 53 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 70 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |
