1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1997 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1997 Citroen C 15 is newer by 38 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 281 more horse power than 1997 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1997 Citroen C 15. 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, 1997 Citroen C 15, 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 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1997 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Invicta | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
