1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 184 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Invicta | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
