1954 Buick 70 vs. 2010 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Camry, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Buick 70 2010 Toyota Camry
Make Buick Toyota
Model 70 Camry
Year Released 1954 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5274 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1983 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5520 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2776 mm


 

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