1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Infiniti FX. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Invicta | FX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
