1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 20 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 187 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Invicta | Estate |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |