1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1972 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Buick Riviera. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
