1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR 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 3 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2006 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | XLR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
