1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Lexus LX
To start off, 1999 Lexus LX 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 93 more horse power than 1999 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus LX weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Because 1999 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1999 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Invicta | LX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
