1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara 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 24 more horse power than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 870 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2004 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2004 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2004 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Invicta | Guara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
