1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 57 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 35 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2011 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | 70 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1424 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2639 mm |
