1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Buick Invicta and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 136 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK II has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK II 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 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Invicta | MK II |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |