1954 Buick 70 vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 55 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 70 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3050 mm |
