1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1991 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1991 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 32 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 128 more horse power than 1991 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1991 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 460 kg more than 1991 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Cadillac DeVille. (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1991 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2820 mm |
