1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 45 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 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier. 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) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
