1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Buick Terraza
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 47 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 129 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 124 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza will offer significantly more control. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2006 Buick Terraza | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Terraza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
