1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 52 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 879 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-9 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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2009 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Invicta | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
