1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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) has 135 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 322 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Invicta | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
