1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2008 Toyota iQ 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 236 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota iQ, 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Invicta | iQ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 32 L |
