1954 Buick 70 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 70 | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
