1970 Buick GS vs. 2011 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 300. 2011 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2011 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | GS | 300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3053 mm |
