1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Calais is newer by 10 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1969 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | Calais |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
