1954 Buick 70 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | 70 | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2576 mm |