1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 670 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (500 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 928 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |