1954 Buick 70 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 58 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | 70 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2852 mm |
