1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 240 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 895 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Buick Invicta 1999 Toyota Corolla
Make Buick Toyota
Model Invicta Corolla
Year Released 1959 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6576 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.5:1
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 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 75 L