1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1963 Moretti 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta 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 307 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1963 Moretti 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Moretti 500 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
Make | Buick | Moretti |
Model | Invicta | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1850 mm |