1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 41 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 8 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Invicta | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
