1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 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 95 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 694 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |