1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2000 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2000 Dodge Durango 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 93 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Durango. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2000 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Invicta | Durango |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
