1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 48 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, 2007 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Lexus LS.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Invicta | LS |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 493 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |