1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 471 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 70 | Altima |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2675 mm |
