1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Invicta | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
