1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Viper is newer by 37 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1996 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1996 Chrysler Viper 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 | 1996 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Invicta | Viper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
