1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 31 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 234 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 670 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Invicta | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
