1959 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Buick Invicta

To start off, 1962 Buick Invicta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.

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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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