1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 50 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) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2009 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | STS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
