1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 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 50 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
