1954 Buick 70 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 70 | CLS |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |