1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 17 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 265 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1976 Buick Electra | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Invicta | Electra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |