1959 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Invicta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |