1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2002 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 43 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 105 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 452 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2002 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | CTS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
