1954 Buick 70 vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1954 Buick 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 70 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2819 mm |
