1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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 136 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 BMW 325 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Invicta | 325 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |