1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger 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 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (351 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 495 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Invicta | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
