1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Polo 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Polo, 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Invicta | Polo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |