1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 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 216 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 760 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Invicta | Valiant |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |