1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1943 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 745 kg more than 1943 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Citroen 15. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1943 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1943 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Buick Invicta | 1943 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Invicta | 15 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3100 mm |