1954 Buick 70 vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 59 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, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1954 Buick 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 70 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2933 mm |
