1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier 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.
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1959 Buick Invicta | 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Invicta | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |