1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 509 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Express |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |