1980 Buick Electra vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Electra | 70 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |