1954 Buick 70 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 54 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 623 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 70 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2500 mm |
