1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 349 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Invicta | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
