1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1994 Buick Century
To start off, 1994 Buick Century is newer by 35 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) has 164 more horse power than 1994 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Century.
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, 1994 Buick Century, 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) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1994 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Century |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2662 mm |
