1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (540 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Invicta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
