1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 8 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 108 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906. 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. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 906 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 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 906 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |