1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1992 Holden Barina
To start off, 1992 Holden Barina is newer by 33 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 258 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1992 Holden Barina. 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, 1992 Holden Barina, 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1992 Holden Barina | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Invicta | Barina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |