1954 Buick 70 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 56 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Nissan Xterra.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Xterra. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 70 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
