1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 14 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 78 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 700 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3910 mm |
