1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 516 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Invicta | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |