1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra 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 25 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 499 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (489 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Invicta | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 129 L |
