2005 BMW 530 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
