1954 Buick 70 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 70 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3246 mm |
