1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Seville is newer by 40 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 54 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 318 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Seville. 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville, 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1999 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Invicta | Seville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |