1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 51 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Alpina B7.
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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Buick | Alpina |
Model | Invicta | B7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |