1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Invicta | 75 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
