1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia 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 50 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 543 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia 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, 2008 GMC Acadia 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Invicta | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
