1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 15 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 215 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 355 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Impala |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3100 mm |