1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Invicta | SL |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |